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BYRD, Richard E. (1888-1957). Alone. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, [1938]. 8vo. 296 pp. Publisher’s full blue cloth, front board and spine stamped in light blue, publisher’s unclipped (“$2.50”) dust jacket (some rubbing, light soiling to binding, jacket spine sunned, some wear, light soiling to jacket, a few marginal tears or chips). Very good. EIGHTH IMPRESSION, WARMLY INSCRIBED BY BYRD TO F. D. R.’S SECRETARY, GRACE TULLY, ON THE HALF-TITLE: “To Grace Tully The young lady who has contributed so much to her country during these critical years, I present this volume with enduring appreciation and courtesies to me and with high regard and esteem Richard E. Byrd”. Grace Tully (1900-1984) was F. D. R.’s personal secretary and confidante. Laid-in is a printed letter from Admiral David M. Tyree with the original envelope addressed to Tully.